Game Thread: Spurs vs OKC -- Game 2 - Mon (5/2) - 8:30PM CST (4:30AM Riga)

[BatManu20]

Back at it again at the AT&T Center after an incredible and dominant Game 1 victory. Don't expect another performance like Game 1 tonight, but hopefully we can carry some of that momentum into Game 2 and go from there. Need to head to OKC with a 2-0 series lead, and I'm sure they'll play much better in this one, so gotta bring it again. Everyone is available for both teams. Not much else needs to be said. Let's get it.

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[BillMc]

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[BatManu20]

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[K...]

Nice, Monday morning, no hangovers. Let's hope they can repeat their hot start.

[BatManu20]

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[polandprzem]

It's time for OKC to strike back. I see them going full force along with brutal physicality.
Also I do think they will clean up more for Westbrook isos and they gonna push the tempo as much a they can.

Let's see if the Spurs can match their intensity. If the Spurs can do it, the game is ours.


Still can't wait to see Spurs defense. !!!!!!11

[BatManu20]

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[BillMc]

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[BatManu20]

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[thispego]

Batmanu game threads suck. This is more appropriately titled game 2 Twitter thread

[MultiTroll]

It's time for OKC to strike back. I see them going full force along with brutal physicality.
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[TheDoctor]

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[BillMc]

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[NASpurs]

It's going to be a long ass day waiting for this game to start. :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

The Game 2 Officials are Ken Mauer, Sean Corbin, and Marc Davis. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

This crew has not yet worked a game together in the 2016 playoffs, primarily because Mauer and Davis were both crew chiefs in Round 1. Mauer and Corbin have worked together 2 times: game 1 of MIA/CHA (MIA home win) and Game 4 of OKC/DAL (OKC road win).

MAUER

Each year the playoffs begin with 7 or 8 crew chiefs and as the rounds progress, that number gets whittled down -- usually 6 crew chiefs in the Conference Semifinals, 5 in the Conference Finals, and then the 4 crew chiefs of the Finals (who I tend to think are the league’s highest rated officials). Mauer has been 1 of the 5 Conference Finals crew chiefs every year since 2012, but he’s never been a Finals crew chief. That seems likely to change this year, as Joey Crawford has retired and Mauer is the most logical replacement. So, Mauer is (probably) seen by the NBA as one of its 4 best officials.

This is Mauer’s 185th career playoff game, his 6th game this year, and his 52nd game in the Conference Semifinals. He has worked the NBA Finals every year since 2006.

Mauer did not work any games in the Spurs First Round Series with Memphis. He worked Game 4 of the OKC/DAL series, which OKC won in Dallas.

Home teams are 4-1 with Mauer in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 73-38 (.658) with Mauer overall and 20-9 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 18-11 in the playoffs with Mauer, 11-3 at home in any round, 4-1 at home in Game 2’s, and 5-1 at home in the Conference Semifinals. Mauer worked Game 1 of the Spurs/Clippers series last year (LAC won). Spurs were 4-0 with Mauer in 2014 and 2-2 with Mauer in 2013.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 5-7 in the playoffs with Mauer. They are 3-4 on the road, 0-1 in road Game 2’s, and 1-2 on the road in the Conference Semifinals.

Mauer was the crew chief for Game 2 of the 2014 WCF (SA won at home) and for Game 4 of the 2012 WCF (OKC won at home).

CORBIN

This is Corbin’s 66th career playoff game, his 3rd this year, and his 17th game in the Conference Semifinals.

Corbin did not work any games in the Spurs/Grizzlies series. He worked Game 4 of the OKC/DAL series (with Mauer), which OKC won in Dallas.

Home teams are 1-1 with Corbin in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 24-14 (.632) with Corbin overall and 5-5 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 5-1 in the playoffs with Corbin, 3-0 at home in any round, and 1-0 at home in Game 2’s. He has not worked a Spurs playoff game since Game 6 of the 2013 WCSF series (SA win at GST to clinch series). Before that, Corbin had not worked any Spurs playoff game since 2007.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 4-0 in playoff games called by Corbin and 3-0 on the road (won Game 4 at DAL in 2016, Game 3 at LAC in 2014, and Game 6 at HOU in 2013).

DAVIS

This is Davis’s 87th career playoff game, his 7th this year, and his 20th Conference Semifinals game. Davis was one of the 8 crew chiefs in the First Round and he has worked the NBA Finals in 4 of the last 5 years and in each of the last 3 years (2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015).

Davis worked Game 1 of the Spurs/Grizzlies series, an SA win at home. He did not work any games in the OKC/DAL series.

Home teams are 5-1 with Davis in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 53-26 (.671) with Davis overall and 9-10 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 10-3 in the playoffs with Davis, 9-1 at home. He has not previously worked a Spurs home game in the WCSF and has not worked a home Game 2. Davis worked Game 6 of the Spurs/Clippers series in 2015 (LAC win in SA). The Spurs were 5-0 with Davis in 2014 and 3-0 with Davis in 2013.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 4-7 in the playoffs with Davis, 2-4 on the road, and 0-2 on the road in the Conference Semifinals.

Davis worked Game 1 of the 2014 WCF (SA win at home) and Game 1 of the 2012 WCF (SA win at home).

COLLINS

Collins has worked 19 career playoff games, 2 games this year, and 3 games in the Conference Semifinals.

He did not work any of the First Round games for either the Spurs or the Thunder.

[Beaverfuzz]

http://www.spursfancave.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Mr-T.png

[Beaverfuzz]

The Game 2 Officials are Ken Mauer, Sean Corbin, and Marc Davis. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

This crew has not yet worked a game together in the 2016 playoffs, primarily because Mauer and Davis were both crew chiefs in Round 1. Mauer and Corbin have worked together 2 times: game 1 of MIA/CHA (MIA home win) and Game 4 of OKC/DAL (OKC road win).

MAUER

Each year the playoffs begin with 7 or 8 crew chiefs and as the rounds progress, that number gets whittled down -- usually 6 crew chiefs in the Conference Semifinals, 5 in the Conference Finals, and then the 4 crew chiefs of the Finals (who I tend to think are the league’s highest rated officials). Mauer has been 1 of the 5 Conference Finals crew chiefs every year since 2012, but he’s never been a Finals crew chief. That seems likely to change this year, as Joey Crawford has retired and Mauer is the most logical replacement. So, Mauer is (probably) seen by the NBA as one of its 4 best officials.

This is Mauer’s 185th career playoff game, his 6th game this year, and his 52nd game in the Conference Semifinals. He has worked the NBA Finals every year since 2006.

Mauer did not work any games in the Spurs First Round Series with Memphis. He worked Game 4 of the OKC/DAL series, which OKC won in Dallas.

Home teams are 4-1 with Mauer in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 73-38 (.658) with Mauer overall and 20-9 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 18-11 in the playoffs with Mauer, 11-3 at home in any round, 4-1 at home in Game 2’s, and 5-1 at home in the Conference Semifinals. Mauer worked Game 1 of the Spurs/Clippers series last year (LAC won). Spurs were 4-0 with Mauer in 2014 and 2-2 with Mauer in 2013.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 5-7 in the playoffs with Mauer. They are 3-4 on the road, 0-1 in road Game 2’s, and 1-2 on the road in the Conference Semifinals.

Mauer was the crew chief for Game 2 of the 2014 WCF (SA won at home) and for Game 4 of the 2012 WCF (OKC won at home).

CORBIN

This is Corbin’s 66th career playoff game, his 3rd this year, and his 17th game in the Conference Semifinals.

Corbin did not work any games in the Spurs/Grizzlies series. He worked Game 4 of the OKC/DAL series (with Mauer), which OKC won in Dallas.

Home teams are 1-1 with Corbin in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 24-14 (.632) with Corbin overall and 5-5 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 5-1 in the playoffs with Corbin, 3-0 at home in any round, and 1-0 at home in Game 2’s. He has not worked a Spurs playoff game since Game 6 of the 2013 WCSF series (SA win at GST to clinch series). Before that, Corbin had not worked any Spurs playoff game since 2007.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 4-0 in playoff games called by Corbin and 3-0 on the road (won Game 4 at DAL in 2016, Game 3 at LAC in 2014, and Game 6 at HOU in 2013).

DAVIS

This is Davis’s 87th career playoff game, his 7th this year, and his 20th Conference Semifinals game. Davis was one of the 8 crew chiefs in the First Round and he has worked the NBA Finals in 4 of the last 5 years and in each of the last 3 years (2011, 2013, 2014, and 2015).

Davis worked Game 1 of the Spurs/Grizzlies series, an SA win at home. He did not work any games in the OKC/DAL series.

Home teams are 5-1 with Davis in the 2016 playoffs. Between 2007 and 2015, home teams were 53-26 (.671) with Davis overall and 9-10 in the Conference Semifinals.

The Spurs are 10-3 in the playoffs with Davis, 9-1 at home. He has not previously worked a Spurs home game in the WCSF and has not worked a home Game 2. Davis worked Game 6 of the Spurs/Clippers series in 2015 (LAC win in SA). The Spurs were 5-0 with Davis in 2014 and 3-0 with Davis in 2013.

Since moving to OKC, the Thunder are 4-7 in the playoffs with Davis, 2-4 on the road, and 0-2 on the road in the Conference Semifinals.

Davis worked Game 1 of the 2014 WCF (SA win at home) and Game 1 of the 2012 WCF (SA win at home).

COLLINS

Collins has worked 19 career playoff games, 2 games this year, and 3 games in the Conference Semifinals.

He did not work any of the First Round games for either the Spurs or the Thunder.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fm2WxX6vtw

[turkish spurs fan]

91-106 spurs win.

parker 22 points 4 assist.
kawhi 5 block
danny green 1/6 3pts

[Canyonero]

Go espuelas

[NameLess Scrub]

If the Spurs take the advice and shave the mustache brothers, they win.

[boutons_deux]

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[AFMadison]

Batmanu game threads suck. This is more appropriately titled game 2 Twitter thread
There's the door

[BillMc]

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:lol It was bound to happen.

[Beaverfuzz]

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I AM STILL HERE EL GUAPO!
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[BillMc]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297

[AFMadison]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297
I would have to disagree. I think the Spurs win this game tonight by 10+. Skip would call tonight's game a fluke if we won by 30 it's just how he is...

[TXstbobcat]

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[bklynspursfan]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297

He likes to reverse jynx often.... He doesn't really think that imo.

[K...]

Batmanu game threads suck. This is more appropriately titled game 2 Twitter thread

Haha imagine you had the ability to post in said thread adding quality. Or did you mean you want the all Melissa game threads, cuz that makes sense.

[DarrinS]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297


Screamin A. went off on him. :lmao

[look_at_g_shred]

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[look_at_g_shred]

BatManu threads are always A-1

[hooperflash]

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Give them hell Becky! :toast

[DPG21920]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/3704950/i-m-so-excited-i-m-so-scared-o.gif

[BillMc]

Haha imagine you had the ability to post in said thread adding quality. Or did you mean you want the all Melissa game threads, cuz that makes sense.

I think that's a shot at me?

[r0drig0lac]

2-0

[BillMc]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2016/0502/ATT.jpg

[loveforthegame]

Stay healthy and get the win. :flag:

Show no mercy.

[Russo21]

Stay healthy, head to Oklahoma up 2-0. Margin will be 20+

[K...]

I think that's a shot at me?

No, trying to figure out why someone doesn't like the current style. The only complaint I could endorse is the of burying Melissa to after the Twitter barrage. She is first post material! .

Anyway don't take this serious.

[BillMc]

No, trying to figure out why someone doesn't like the current style. The only complaint I could endorse is the of burying Melissa to after the Twitter barrage. She is first post material! .

Anyway don't take this serious.


Cheers. My bad.

[BillMc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF3QaCxg0o0

[Budkin]

Game 3 isn't until Friday so I hope the Spurs don't shit the bed tonight and leave us sitting in that mess for 3 days.

[Slomo]

http://www.spurstalk.com/Slomo/TED.gif



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[The Reckoning]

Skip looks like he's been celebrating his new contract. lots of sniffling. haha

[808]

It's going to be a long ass day waiting for this game to start. :lol

+1

[-21-]

Game 3 isn't until Friday so I hope the Spurs don't shit the bed tonight and leave us sitting in that mess for 3 days.

+1

Plus, the first game in OKC is probably gonna be tough.

[808]

Game 3 isn't until Friday so I hope the Spurs don't shit the bed tonight and leave us sitting in that mess for 3 days.

+2

[BillMc]

Skip looks like he's been celebrating his new contract. lots of sniffling. haha
:lol

[Horse]

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LMA was amazing but looking back this play started and ended this game.

[Horse]

Gotta keep the pressure on. This thing could quickly become an avalache ending the thunder as we know it. Couple more games like sat they will throw in the towel.

[spurs10]

:flag:http://estaticos02.marca.com/albumes/2013/05/15/spurs_ind/1368603915_extras_albumes_0.jpg
Hallelujah !!
:bobo

[Obstructed_View]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!

It's kind of on the Spurs to prove it wasn't. That was the best game they've put together in months. I'd kind of like to see them do it twice in a row before I believe they've reverted to 2014 finals form.

[TheDoctor]

The Game 2 Officials are Ken Mauer, Sean Corbin, and Marc Davis. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

This crew has not yet worked a game together in the 2016 playoffs, primarily because Mauer and Davis were both crew chiefs in Round 1. Mauer and Corbin have worked together 2 times: game 1 of MIA/CHA (MIA home win) and Game 4 of OKC/DAL (OKC road win).

MAUER

Each year the playoffs begin with 7 or 8 crew chiefs and as the rounds progress, that number gets whittled down --

CORBIN

This is Corbin’s 66th career playoff game, his 3rd this year, and his 17th game in the Conference Semifinals.


COLLINS

Collins has worked 19 career playoff games, 2 games this year, and 3 games in the Conference Semifinals.

I'm liking this a lot FWDowntown. Would you be so kind (and if it isn't too much trouble) to include a mugshot or photo from those fellas next time? It's always nice to put a face to a name :toast

[TheDoctor]

LMA was amazing but looking back this play started and ended this game.

I agree.

[BillMc]

Hallelujah !!
:bobo

Amen brother!:bobo

[BillMc]

It's kind of on the Spurs to prove it wasn't. That was the best game they've put together in months. I'd kind of like to see them do it twice in a row before I believe they've reverted to 2014 finals form.

Fair enough. Let's hope they keep it up.

[The Reckoning]

crazy to see Duncan at 40 hustling more to get back on defense than anyone else on the court

[Gervin44Silas13]

OKC will come out aggresive....but the Spurs will turn the 2nd Gear....Tim Tony and Manu got that rest expect a bit more from them..

Spurs by 10+

[marinoman]

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[boutons_deux]

Any team shooting 80%+ for quarter is fluking.

Spurs have played MANY more quarters shooting well under FG 40%

[Splits]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF3QaCxg0o0

What is this "Thunder have the best depth in the NBA" garbage? :lol Their bench is horrible. Shit, outside of their big 3 they have nothing. Ridic

[DPG21920]

Any team shooting 80%+ for quarter is fluking.

Spurs have played MANY more quarters shooting well under FG 40%

If the Spurs just shoot their season average FG% they still blow OKC out. So SA shooting that well, or as bad as the 40% you mention is fluky. Spurs were a top 2-3 shooting team this season. And against a defense that is middle of the pack the odds of them shooting closer to their season average is solid.

[BillMc]

What is this "Thunder have the best depth in the NBA" garbage? :lol Their bench is horrible. Shit, outside of their big 3 they have nothing. Ridic

Several pundits for whatever reason believe OKC is really deep. These two, Barkley have all stated that. I think the success of Ernest Kanter (on offense) and their collection of other bigs has given that impression. Hopefully, this series will show which team has real depth.

[Obstructed_View]

What is this "Thunder have the best depth in the NBA" garbage?

http://i.imgur.com/voxs6vD.gif

[gambit1990]

the spurs aren't losing this game.

[DPG21920]

One thing I hope happens (in theory) is that if OKC starts more, better scoring wings and goes smaller (possible adjustment) that it helps kill their REB advantage.

I don't think they will adjust that way, but we will see. I still think Waiters or Morrow starts tonight but again, I'm hoping they hold off one game before making that change and it costs them tonight as well.

[DPG21920]

I'm hoping TP is ready. Spurs are going to need a good scoring game from TP once IMO. OKC will test him instead of LMA and he has to make them pay so they feel helpless.

Don't have to fall for every single bait job, but be ready to knock down shots if they stick to LMA.

[Gervin44Silas13]

Dallas was so undermanned it was pathetic......ESPN Momos praising OKC like they were the greatest thing since powdered milk....
Spurs knocked their asses back to reality...and the shitstorm is gonna start shitting once Game 2 is over

[bklynspursfan]

so OKC might start Dion or Morrow over Roberson, according to the OKC board.. could be an interesting move, as Roberson was often ignored out there.

[SouthernFried]

Did anyone else notice how Kawhi came down after that first dunk? Very awkward and he grabbed his left hamstring right after hitting the floor. He played great the rest of the game, but I wonder how that felt after the game when the muscles start to tighten up. We'll see tonight.

If Parker and DG both repeat their performances in the first game, results could be similar. Given LMA and Kawhi do their thing too ;) ....5 more hours...lol

[thispego]

There's the door

:cry

[bklynspursfan]

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[FromWayDowntown]

I'm liking this a lot FWDowntown. Would you be so kind (and if it isn't too much trouble) to include a mugshot or photo from those fellas next time? It's always nice to put a face to a name :toast

KEN MAUER:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/referee-ken-mauer-makes-a-call-after-reviewing-a-play-with-the-replay-picture-id473232732

SEAN CORBIN:

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Sean+Corbin+Golden+State+Warriors+v+San+Antonio+gm 3yrszAN5El.jpg

MARC DAVIS:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/jason-terry-of-the-houston-rockets-argues-a-call-with-nba-referee-picture-id497767294

DERRICK COLLINS:

http://thumb.usatodaysportsimages.com/image/thumb/650-510nw/8261842.jpg

[BillMc]

I think Westbrook's man (mostly Kawhi so far) leaking out and heading down court every time Westbrook crashes the offensive boards was really effective. How many deep outlets from Duncan or Manu or LMA to Kawi lead to a layup or dunk? No way Westbrook keeps looking for offense rebounds while Kawhi heads the other way.

The Spurs have made them pay. I'm betting Westbrook doesn't have a single double digit rebounding game in this series.

[Slomo]

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:tu

Fans that are going to the game: You know what to do :toast

[JR3]

Go get this game Spurs!

[FromWayDowntown]

:tu

Fans that are going to the game: You know what to do :toast

Yeah, that seems like an unwise statement from Adams. Maybe he's bluffing or something, but if that's really true, admitting it wouldn't seem to be in the Thunder's best interests.

And by the way, in the event that anyone from Spurs game operations happens to read this forum, posting that tweet on the scoreboard right before tip-off would probably be a good reminder to fans.

[D_Admiral]

:flag:

[RD2191]

Adams is probably trolling or being sarcastic imo

[spurs10]

I'm hoping TP is ready. Spurs are going to need a good scoring game from TP once IMO. OKC will test him instead of LMA and he has to make them pay so they feel helpless.

Don't have to fall for every single bait job, but be ready to knock down shots if they stick to LMA. :tu

[DPG21920]

Someone I was listening to made a great observation. OKC is a great offensive rebounding team, but many times it's at the expense of discipline. Westbrook, instead of getting back, crashes the glass. It works a lot, but when it doesn't their defense is compromised especially when he's lazy.

If SA can rebound well, it will also lead to plenty of leak outs with OKC scrambling. I think OKC should take a page out of SAs book (especially WB) and after shots, focus on getting back more.

[DMC]

Skip thinks Game 1 was a fluke!


http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:15445297
It was a fluke. No way Patty misses all those open looks in game 2.

[quentin_compson]

:flag:

[DMC]

KEN MAUER:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/referee-ken-mauer-makes-a-call-after-reviewing-a-play-with-the-replay-picture-id473232732

SEAN CORBIN:

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Sean+Corbin+Golden+State+Warriors+v+San+Antonio+gm 3yrszAN5El.jpg

MARC DAVIS:

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/jason-terry-of-the-houston-rockets-argues-a-call-with-nba-referee-picture-id497767294

DERRICK COLLINS:

http://thumb.usatodaysportsimages.com/image/thumb/650-510nw/8261842.jpg
Marc Davis looks like he could fuck someone up.

[Spurtacular]

Spurs will win by double digits, tbh.

[spurs10]

:tu

Fans that are going to the game: You know what to do :toast Done!

[Beaverfuzz]

It was a fluke. No way Patty misses all those open looks in game 2.

Agree RING IT UP!

[spurs10]

It was a fluke. No way Patty misses all those open looks in game 2. Ditto!

[Spurtacular]

http://a4.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0502%2F2SpursThunder.png&w=570

I might've given OKC 16% chance before the series. That seems high now, tbh.

[01Snake]

I forgot to look during Game 1 if that goofy kid was dabbing (or having seizures) like he was during the Memphis series every time the Spurs scored.

[polandprzem]

Someone I was listening to made a great observation. OKC is a great offensive rebounding team, but many times it's at the expense of discipline. Westbrook, instead of getting back, crashes the glass. It works a lot, but when it doesn't their defense is compromised especially when he's lazy.

If SA can rebound well, it will also lead to plenty of leak outs with OKC scrambling. I think OKC should take a page out of SAs book (especially WB) and after shots, focus on getting back more.

Spurs were taking advantage of it in the 1st game.

[BatManu20]

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[DPG21920]

Spurs were taking advantage of it in the 1st game.

Definitely - even when WB wasn't crashing the glass, he was posing after his shots. But it's the softer side of why REB is so critical. OKC is too good to give 2nd chances to but it also leads to the best chance for SA to score.

[SupremeGuy]

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[peacemaker885]

Spurs will win by double digits, tbh.

TBH.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I forgot to look during Game 1 if that goofy kid was dabbing (or having seizures) like he was during the Memphis series every time the Spurs scored.

Yeah but he was on the other side of the court, with another kid. Only saw the final seizures at the end of the game.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CheQUh6UkAAnX8c.jpg:large

[tholdren]

GSG - Let's see Green and Anderson put together another nice game. Here's to a blowout, doucherant meltdown, and NO INJURIES.

[BSfromTX]

Someone I was listening to made a great observation. OKC is a great offensive rebounding team, but many times it's at the expense of discipline. Westbrook, instead of getting back, crashes the glass. It works a lot, but when it doesn't their defense is compromised especially when he's lazy.

If SA can rebound well, it will also lead to plenty of leak outs with OKC scrambling. I think OKC should take a page out of SAs book (especially WB) and after shots, focus on getting back more.


Exactly what i have been thinking... Pop hates crashing O boards. Puts transition d at risk, which is why Spurs have traditionally lacking in that stat.... In game one you could tell Pop instructed them to take advantage... We got a lot of easy buckets because OKC was not getting back... Reason I never considered that a real advantage for OKC

[DPG21920]

Exactly what i have been thinking... Pop hates crashing O boards. Puts transition d at risk, which is why Spurs have traditionally lacking in that stat.... In game one you could tell Pop instructed them to take advantage... We got a lot of easy buckets because OKC was not getting back... Reason I never considered that a real advantage for OKC

It's definitely an advantage if SA doesn't protect the defensive glass. OKC will absolutely be in games that SA doesn't hold the offensive rebounds to a minimum.

[aal04]

Someone I was listening to made a great observation. OKC is a great offensive rebounding team, but many times it's at the expense of discipline. Westbrook, instead of getting back, crashes the glass. It works a lot, but when it doesn't their defense is compromised especially when he's lazy.

If SA can rebound well, it will also lead to plenty of leak outs with OKC scrambling. I think OKC should take a page out of SAs book (especially WB) and after shots, focus on getting back more.

Its been repeated a million times. OKC offensive rebounds are key. They have Ibaka, Adams, Kanter. Their biggest advantage is their bigs.

[DPG21920]

Its been repeated a million times. OKC offensive rebounds are key. They have Ibaka, Adams, Kanter. Their biggest advantage is their bigs.

Sure, but this was not about their bigs. It was a nuanced observation about their guard, Westbrook, and his role in offensive rebounds and the opportunities it presents for SA when they take care of the glass and OKC is compromised.

[Ron Swanson]

:flag:

[philldafunk]

Just got an invite to go tonight! Can't decide between my Spurs Ramones shirt or my FCK OKC shirt...

[capek]

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[skulls138]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CheQUh6UkAAnX8c.jpg:largeBring it on OKC!!!

This picture rocks!!!

[littlecoyotecoin]

Did anyone else notice how Kawhi came down after that first dunk? Very awkward and he grabbed his left hamstring right after hitting the floor. He played great the rest of the game, but I wonder how that felt after the game when the muscles start to tighten up. We'll see tonight.

If Parker and DG both repeat their performances in the first game, results could be similar. Given LMA and Kawhi do their thing too ;) ....5 more hours...lol

Pretty sure everyone noticed that. We're all just whistling past the graveyard saying "he's fine...he's fine".

[ElNono]

:flag:

[DarkGinobili]

:flag:

[Kawhitstorm]

so OKC might start Dion or Morrow over Roberson, according to the OKC board.. could be an interesting move, as Roberson was often ignored out there.

They are probably trying to go at Tony by posting him up so Pop will think twice about putting Kawhi on WestBrick.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

I'm hoping TP is ready. Spurs are going to need a good scoring game from TP once IMO. OKC will test him instead of LMA and he has to make them pay so they feel helpless.

Don't have to fall for every single bait job, but be ready to knock down shots if they stick to LMA.

They might stay at home on LMA & force Tony to be a scorer.

[SpurPadre]

Spurs East no match for the Cavs, once again, smh.

[Kawhitstorm]

Spurs East no match for the Cavs, once again, smh.

Horford ain't quite like LMA.:lol

[Darius Bieber]

Gonna be a 20 point loss tonight tbh

[Dex]

Game day balla game day!

Need to keep it on them! Show them that Game 1 wasn't just a fluke!

FTT.

[SpurPadre]

Horford ain't quite like LMA.:lol

Tiago is, though.

[Kawhitstorm]

Tiago is, though.

If Love & Horford switched spot they would have been PERFECT fits for their respective teams.

Love is being asked to make spot-up jumpers which is something Horford does at an elite level while also playing excellet PnR defense. Meanwhile, Love would give the Hawks a postup scorer & an elite rebounder.

It would make a lot of sense to sign & trade Horford for Dwight (throw in Ariza/Teague to sweeten the pot).

[RD2191]

Gonna be a 20 point loss tonight tbh
Agreed.

[Cry Havoc]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260073&p=8559280#post8559280


Game grades are up, folks.

[Holden_Caulfield]

:flag::lobt2:

[bklynspursfan]

They are probably trying to go at Tony by posting him up so Pop will think twice about putting Kawhi on WestBrick.:lol

If waiters or morrow beat us, so be it lol

[DarrinS]

I could see our old big 3 having a breakout game as OKC will probably focus on LMA, Kawhi, and Green.

Thoughts?

[RD2191]

Need to keep an eye out on ibaka, looks like he got going from 3 in G1.

[BillMc]

I might've given OKC 16% chance before the series. That seems high now, tbh.

They had it at 26 percent before the series. So it dropped 10 points just from one loss.

[SpurPadre]

If Love & Horford switched spot they would have been PERFECT fits for their respective teams.

Love is being asked to make spot-up jumpers which is something Horford does at an elite level while also playing excellet PnR defense. Meanwhile, Love would give the Hawks a postup scorer & an elite rebounder.

It would make a lot of sense to sign & trade Horford for Dwight (throw in Ariza/Teague to sweeten the pot).

But Bud is too disciplined for Dwight. It wouldn't work out.

[DarrinS]

Need to keep an eye out on ibaka, looks like he got going from 3 in G1.

He's reliable shooter. If he wants to shoot 3's, fine with me. One less rebounder.

[BillMc]

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Love that image!:flag:

[ffadicted]

Reporting in :)

[BSfromTX]

It's definitely an advantage if SA doesn't protect the defensive glass. OKC will absolutely be in games that SA doesn't hold the offensive rebounds to a minimum.

I agree against most teams but not spurs

[01Snake]

Spurs East no match for the Cavs, once again, smh.

Not so fast.....

[ace3g]

Take this for what it's worth








https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/629044192350572544/M72Iic4P_bigger.png Jeff McDonald Verified account ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)

Spurs-OKC: No change in the lineups either team submitted to the scorers table.

[SpurPadre]

Not so fast.....

Reverse jinx, tbh.

[SouthernFried]

Love that image!:flag:

Me too...what a cool pic for this series. And just a cool pic by itself. Trying to figure out the name of the artist on that, maybe get a print ;)

[HI-FI]

:flag:

[SouthernFried]

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Anyone know who this artist is? Or where I could get a print?

[BillMc]

Me too...what a cool pic for this series. And just a cool pic by itself. Trying to figure out the name of the artist on that, maybe get a print ;)

Yeah, its a good theme. Added it to the sig!:toast

[NikosChelsea7]

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[GSH]

Take this for what it's worth

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/629044192350572544/M72Iic4P_bigger.png Jeff McDonald Verified account ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)

Spurs-OKC: No change in the lineups either team submitted to the scorers table.

I meant to tell you in the Game 1 thread - those were some great pics you put up during the game. I don't know where you got them, but great shots.

[DPG21920]

It takes courage to make lineup changes after game one and would have been impressed by a rookie coach doing so. I for one am glad he is going to realize it a game too late that he should have made the move.

If Spurs rebound, don't turn it over & keep OKC off the line I feel great about tonight.

[Mugen]

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[Fireball]

:flag:

[Mister Sinister]

Let's do this.

[Robz4000]

Les get it.

[TampaDude]

Spurs 104
Blunder 90

GO SPURS GO!!!!!

[100%duncan]

Has it started? MY stream still \showing commercials

[Cry Havoc]

Anyone know who this artist is? Or where I could get a print?

The artist is identified as Asur.

More:

http://imgur.com/a/ENass

http://imgur.com/gallery/zIfIY

[Ron Swanson]

Has it started? MY stream still \showing commercials

Not yet.

[beirmeistr]

maybe tp can get 12 assists

[SpursforSix]

Has it started? MY stream still \showing commercials

It's over. Spurs won 117 - 93. Westbrook got 25 on 20 shots. TP had 17 and made shots when it counted.

[01Snake]

Lets do this!!!!

[Beaverfuzz]

HERE WE GO!

:bobo

[SouthernFried]

The artist is identified as Asur.

More:

http://imgur.com/a/ENass

http://imgur.com/gallery/zIfIY

Thanks! :toast

[Mister Sinister]

Thunderefs tbh

[Beaverfuzz]

OKC is going to run out of the gates.

[GSH]

Well there's a formula - every bad shot, WB is going to run it down their throats.

[ElNono]

lol Danny dunk that shit

[DPG21920]

Spurs miss a good look and OKC Rams it down SA's throat. With all the made shots you didn't see that last game but that is what they do.

Another Kawhi quick foul damn it.

[Ron Swanson]

:lma

[ace3g]

LA still on fire!!!

[Mister Sinister]

LMA

[steeledl]

Alpha as fuck.

[GSH]

Well Aldridge picked up where he left off. Danny needs to stand out on the 3P line, and stay the hell away from driving.

[Ron Swanson]

Let WB take 30 shots

[Beaverfuzz]

Not a good pass Verde

[DPG21920]

Spurs getting good looks.

[GSH]

Spurs miss a good look and OKC Rams it down SA's throat. With all the made shots you didn't see that last game but that is what they do.

Another Kawhi quick foul damn it.


I would have been a good look, if it was someone other than Danny taking it.

[Beaverfuzz]

Jesus, gotta finish that Spurs.

[Ron Swanson]

Holy shit. Missing a ton of easy shots

[Beaverfuzz]

Danny, do not shoot anything if it's not a three.

Kiwi misses a wide open layup.

[Mnky]

:lol what the heck is going on..

[01Snake]

Wow! HORRENDOUS start!

[steeledl]

Da fuck

[DPG21920]

TP has to take that shot dude. That was a damn layup.

[Mister Sinister]

Blow it up tbh

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

3 missed layups ayyy

[Darius Bieber]

Game 1 was a fluke.. This is the real Spurs tbh.

[100%duncan]

Roberson is on Kawhi and we go to a 40 year old duncan. FUCK MY LIFE

[GSH]

Wow. Danny looked so confident last game. On that shot he had alligator arms.

Kawhi missing the layup. Not good.

[testies]

duncan you old fuck

[dabom]

Not running through Kawhi. Lmao

[Robz4000]

:lol exact opposite start from game 1

[Kawhitstorm]

Can anyone make a layup?:downspin:

[NASpurs]

You never go full retard

[Texas_Ranger]

well if you gonna miss wide open layups you gonna lose

[resistanze]

Horrendous finishing in the paint.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Game 1 was a fluke.. This is the real Spurs tbh.

Obvious faggot troll is obvious.

[dabom]

Roberson is on Kawhi and we go to a 40 year old duncan. FUCK MY LIFE

[SpursforSix]

duncan you old fuck

Y'all are a bunch of pussies.

[ElNono]

It's early, but back to...

http://i65.tinypic.com/3022xjl.jpg

[DPG21920]

It's all good - can't focused on the results too early. OKC scoring better because SA missing a lot, but SA still getting plenty of good looks. Tide will turn. Stay the course.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Not running through Kawhi. Lmao
Not even that imo, they've missed 4 layups (3 of them would go in 80% of the time).

[SPURt]

This is disappointing. It's like a bad All Star game.

[Vokun]

Not worried ONE BIT about this start. OKC defense is still swiss cheese, we just missing VERY easy ones. Won't happen all game.

[BillMc]

It's like the old days when they were afraid of Ibaka at the rim.

[TDfan2007]

About as bad as start as possible, but we should've seen this coming. Thunder are playing with a chip on their shoulders

[hater]

GOAT Adams taking a shit on spurstalk :lol

[bklynspursfan]

I wish Tim would dunk the ball. He obviously still can. Stop with that layup shit, it's the playoffs.

Getting some good looks, Green is still useless off the dribble. They'll snap out of it after this timeout. Go right to LMA or Kawhi in the post after this timeout

[Fireball]

Timmy not taking this shit serious tbh

[DPG21920]

It's early, but back to...

http://i65.tinypic.com/3022xjl.jpg

Oh no you didn't

[daslicer]

duncan you old fuck

It's pretty bad how he can hardly get off the ground now. It's like he has the hops of an 80 year old. A year go he would have dunked some of these missed layups.

[dabom]

Are we running sets for green and Duncan or kawhi and lma?

[BillMc]

It's all good - can't focused on the results too early. OKC scoring better because SA missing a lot, but SA still getting plenty of good looks. Tide will turn. Stay the course.

This.

[Spurminator]

brickbrickbrickbrickbrickbrickbrickbrickbrickbrick brickbrick

[random21]

OKC knows this is a do or die type of game...

[Horse]

All self inflicted need to settle down

[DPG21920]

TP has to look to score some. I love being unselfish but OKC is sloppy in recovering to the big out of the PnR and giving TP plenty of space to drive and finish.

[GooberNuts]

It's like the Spurs are too open

[sasaint]

We need to start taking jumpers. Can't score at the rim. Ugh!

[twincam]

Lay ups, lay ups, lay ups.

[GSH]

So far this looks exactly like those games I was talking about. They make everything one game, and the next they look like they're playing with rented hands.

[Kawhitstorm]

According to BSPN.com the game hasn't started, the Spurs must be operating in C.P.T!:lol

[Darius Bieber]

OKC knows this is a do or die type of game...


It's never do or die until a home team loses.

[SpursforSix]

It's a 5 point lead. Oh noes.

[Vokun]

LOL people thinking the tides are turning. Do y'all not see those holes in that OKC D? It's going to be another field day

[Ron Swanson]

Jesus Christ, Danny

[Beaverfuzz]

Shut down Westbrick...JESUS CHRIST VERDE, SLAM IT HOME YOU PUSSY!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

WTF

[daslicer]

They are playing scared now of Ibacka.

[808]

There's Danny and his layups..

[Dro210]

Just a step off on everything right now, gotta settle in... We'll be alright.

[Beaverfuzz]

Change out the entire lineup. :lol

[beirmeistr]

green back to pos shooting

[808]

Why the fuck is DG putting the ball on the floor

[TampaDude]

Spurs leaving a lot of points on the floor.

[Beaverfuzz]

SIT THE FUCK DOWN VERDE!


Tony bricks the open three.

[Kawhitstorm]

The Ghost of 2012 Ibaka is haunting the Spurs at the rim

[01Snake]

This is hilarious

[loveforthegame]

Eww.

[resistanze]

:lmao wtf

[GSH]

Someone needs to put a good playoff foul on Westbrook, just to make him think.

[Ron Swanson]

Finally

[Spurfan4ever20]

lets go spurs!

[ElNono]

garbage shots... take it to the rack

[Beaverfuzz]

Timmuh breaks the drought.

Assist to Porker.